Measurable academic progress is defined as a reasonable length of time for students to complete their educational objectives. Since students enrolled at Pikes Peak Community College pursue different degree programs, the number of credits and the length of time to complete each degree program will vary, but students are limited to no more than 150 percent of the published credits for their declared degree.
SAP and MAP Statuses
Good Standing – you are meeting both SAP & MAP requirements successfully. Alert – you have attempted more than 110% of the credits required for your degree program. Be careful as you are only funded for up to 150% through financial aid (MAP). Warning – you have fallen below a 2.0 GPA and/or below 67% completion ratio. This could happen if you fail or withdraw from classes. Ineligible (formally known as Suspension) – you have not met either the SAP and/or MAP conditions and are no longer eligible to receive federal or state funds. Remember that student loans ARE considered financial aid. You will receive an email from the financial aid office giving you instructions on how to appeal if you have mitigating circumstances. Probation – if your financial aid appeal has been approved, you will be placed on probation. You may have conditions that are required by the financial aid office that you must adhere to in order to remain on financial aid. Academic Plan – you may be placed on a contract with the financial aid office for both SAP and/or MAP. It is important that you keep a copy of your contract and follow the conditions outlined. Remember that this is a contract and if you do not follow the conditions, your financial aid will be revoked.
Note: Students who do not meet the requirements as stated above will be ineligible to receive federal student aid.
Complete and Incomplete Credits / Repeats Grades of A, B, C, D, S, S/A, S/B, and S/C earned during the Fall, Spring and Summer will be considered acceptable for courses completed and Satisfactory Academic Progress consideration. Grades of F, U, I, W, AW, Z, U/D, U/F, SP, and AU earned during the Fall, Spring, and Summer will not be considered acceptable for Satisfactory Academic Progress. Courses repeated by students are counted for all qualitative and quantitative measurements, as is coursework removed from the permanent transcript through the Academic Second Chance option. Financial aid may not pay for courses that are repeated three (3) times.
Grade Changes Students are responsible for notifying the Financial Aid Office of all grade changes that might affect current or future financial aid eligibility. A reevaluation of a student’s status will be performed by the Financial Aid Office once the grade change has been communicated to the Financial Aid Office.
SAP Appeal Students who are ineligible for aid due to unsatisfactory academic progress may submit a Financial Aid Appeal, personal letter and documentation to the Financial Aid Committee (FAC) if there are mitigating circumstances which caused the student to be unsuccessful. The committee attempts to approve or deny appeals in a fair and equitable manner, taking into consideration each student’s situation. The committee communicates its decision to the students via email sent to the student’s college assigned email address. If the student does not agree with the committee decision, the student may appeal to the Director of Financial Aid. The Director’s decision is final. Important: Students whose appeals are approved for Measureable Academic Progress may only take a leave of absence for up to 2 years. After a 2-year leave of absence, the student must submit another appeal or an updated degree evaluation form depending on the circumstances. Your financial aid advisor will assist you in what you might need to do.
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